Reggie Jackson on Willie Mays' legacy & emotions of visiting Rickwood Field | MLB on FOX

Hall-Of-Famer Reggie Jackson sat down with the "MLB on FOX" crew to talk about Willie Mays' legacy and the emotions he felt during his return to Rickwood Field.
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[@foxsports]

Always good to see Mr. October ⚾

[@MikeCee7]

Besides the obvious, I was looking at the orange “Reggie” bars on the table, in front Reggie, & everyone else, & they never even mentioned it. Was there something they’re supposed to do a bit about? Or was it just for show? (And the only the people who were old enough to remember 1977 & 1978, would recognize those bars)

[@acespace7255]

A legend talking about a Legend.

[@Solitaryman70]

Those Reggie Bars were good, but today, WAY to sweet for me, it would take 2 days for me to finish one today. 😊 We use to freeze them back in the day!

[@huntercannon1455]

@@MikeCee7 dude don’t get this twisted for real his candy bars with his name on it and the box he has his candy in has no substance none whatsoever that’s the color he chose for his candy bars to be stored in all you are doing is throwing out a dog whistle to your racist maga hat base . Please ,please, please .

[@fredwerza3478]

Willie Mays is the GOAT --- but anyone who saw Reggie in the '77 World Series witnessed something truly special

[@tfort4589]

Reggie wasn't "preaching" he was telling THE TRUTH

[@StanleyNewman-bk9bh]

💯💯

[@waldolydecker8118]

exactly....had nothing to do with "preaching".....its a stupid stereotype you hate to see the FOX announcer indulge in....every black person speaking ain't "preaching" geez.

[@gilbertcarrizales7592]

Some people would call this being “woke”. America has some scars for sure, but we can learn from these mistakes to create a more perfect union.

[@IamGenoBlack]

@@gilbertcarrizales7592People who refere to the truth as woke are more ignorant than the “n words”: they despise.

[@IamGenoBlack]

@@gilbertcarrizales7592people who refer as “woke” as a negative are more ignorant than the n--ers they despise. True woke is human understanding and evolution.

[@tmo7734]

What I deeply respect about Reggie Jackson is that he doesn’t mince words when it comes to the truth. Thanks for keeping it real, Reggie.

[@12yearssober]

Breath of fresh air

[@MikeCee7]

For those who didn’t start watching the pregame when it started 5:30pm, Fox did NOT bleep out the 2 times Reggie said the Nwrd. 5:39 It went live on TV. (I’m sure they had a delay, but I’m sure they must’ve just let it go through, considering who was saying it)

[@tmo7734]

@@MikeCee7 In the context of history, Reggie’s words were appropriate. For corporations, the truth is too much to handle. Result? The “beep.”

[@MikeCee7]

@@tmo7734 Yeah, I know, I was just pointing it out to anyone who didn’t watch this happen live at around 6pm eastern time. Normally that word would never be let go through, on network TV. Maybe after 11pm or if it was a documentary like “Scared Straight” (from the 1970s, first time ever heard curse words on network TV)

[@tmo7734]

@@MikeCee7 Thanks for your comments, Mike. Best wishes.

[@introvertedinfluencer]

The realest interview I have seen in my 35yrs.

[@jayskywalker5049]

YESSSSSS

[@raygordon3728]

And you know some wanted to cut him off but they couldn't. Love Reggie.

[@DreamDosage]

Props to Reggie for speaking about the bad, but also acknowledging some of the good folks that helped him get through.

[@regal394]

Yep

[@StanleyNewman-bk9bh]

Aaahhhh, they were no different from any of the rest of the 'Degenerates'. They just wanted to win games - don't be Naive

[@gibrancaballero]

Welcome to Magastan!

[@ARichardP]

Yes. It shows we can aspire to rise above our lowest impulses and least-developed cultural influences. But we have to want to.

[@leewilliams2477]

Take a bow gentleman 👏 all the white guys who helped Mr. Jackson out on his way to becoming one of the great Baseball players

[@creex7118]

Reggie was our guy as a child growing up in the 70's. His story is heart wrenching that I couldn't imagine. Mr. October thank you Sir for sharing, because some people today don't want these type of stories told.

[@williestyle35]

This is the way. Reggie "Mr October" Jackson was among the very first legendary players I ever saw - class and hard work personified. r. i. p. Mr Willie Mays may his memory be a blessing

[@jcarmike10]

I see why my dad loved Reggie Jackson so much. Much respect from a Birmingham native.

[@TempeSoldier123]

I’m from Birmingham too. Grew up in Smithfield and even though I live on the west coast I still love my hometown.

[@jcarmike10]

@TempeSoldier123 , that's where my family lived. Smithfield, Fountain Heights and College Hills.

[@michaelt.1451]

This is why history must be told in schools and everywhere else. You can't hide the truth. You can't, not talk about it and hope it just goes away.

[@kwall718]

every kid should have to hear this and they will appreciate life in america so much differently

[@waynejohanson1083]

But what history. Most of the time it is His Story. The winners write history. If one is teach history in school, they teach it from all sides.

[@tristinhall1275]

Coming from a black person that graduated in 2012 they definitely taught this type of stuff. I don’t know where the narrative came from that these type of things we weren’t being taught, but it’s a lie. Everything Reggie Jackson spoke about I learned throughout grade school

[@antonioowens1111]

​@@tristinhall1275It depends on what state you went to public school in because most of the republican states are against it being taught. They've taken the race out of the Rosa Parks story in the history books in Florida, so what's going to happen if the teacher explains what she really went to jail for if a student asks? They've taken the white race out of the Ocoee Massacre and it just says that black people were perpetrated against and also perpetrated against others

[@StanleyNewman-bk9bh]

History?? Hope?? Go Away?? Not in the Cesspool they call the "UNITED" States of America. It's generations of DEGENERATE S.

[@moeskido]

Reggie discusses the real history that Fox News fans don't want taught in schools. Good for Fox Sports for airing this.

[@truthadvocatesanonymous7511]

Why do you think they are against the so-called Critical Race Theory agenda?

[@rottdog7864]

Yes, very surprised they did.

[@eddieb7001]

you mean Lefty Democrats dont t want to teach it!! Get it right IDIOT!!

[@charlesjones1588]

Kudos to FOX Sports!

[@DavidClark-vu3dw]

Whats that?

[@charlesfrazier4530]

I'm a 54 yr old white male, Reggie, you just brought tears to my eyes... thank you RIP Willie...

[@champ33stronghill]

How bout you fight for reparations

[@miro11912]

​@@champ33stronghill 💀💀

[@9X9977]

This is your fault

[@calvin5223]

@@champ33stronghillfrom who the ones who sold u to the whities?

[@calvin5223]

@@9X9977dems fault?

[@arielsalom9740]

Im glad reggie said it. That’s American history.

[@OathfLouve]

Indeed.

[@americantrucker2452]

💯

[@billydakid71]

Horrible, how the government programs Destroyed African americans the chosen ones ❤

[@Eddian18]

The FOX director had his hand over the “commercial break” button the whole time.

[@chrisbrooks9118]

Bit I am glad he or she didn't. This was a great moment for television and the MLB. Moments are captured at times when truth is spoken. It was essential that Mr. OCTOBER stated these horrific detailed instances that took and take place in the best country on earth.

[@terenceturner8201]

U know he did we gotta take a break thanks Reggie!!!

[@jawaratoyloy7780]

wow!😮

[@p.merle7-11]

Hey, don't ask the question if you don't want the real answer! Love you, Mr. October now and forever.❤❤

[@elroymcfly8027]

😂😂

[@tomray2082]

You don't get a lump in your throat after listening to Reggie, your not human.

[@mrzachblk]

May we never forget the past and what our parents, grandparents, great grandparents and ancestors went through. Thank you Reggie. RIP Willie

[@jjboys215]

It ain't that far in "the past"... ...the 2 main guys running for POTUS were both born into LEGAL SEGREGATION. Both were in their 20's when "LEGAL" SEGREGATION ended.

[@thecityisourgym793]

Reggie states it perfectly. This needs to be acknowledged and discussed. We need this message today more than ever. Thank you for sharing Reggie.

[@dxwallace55]

Naw, they just wanna ban books and not teach all of history. Unless its the White, sugar coated narrative of history. You know when America was supposedly great.....

[@Dusterbugless]

Tears came down my eyes. Unbelievable that a lot of people are still alive from that time. He’s only 78.

[@tonywilliams1771]

This is that time.

[@Ace_Boogie617]

He looks great for his age

[@cornelldavis6703]

Yeah the Tulsa Oklahoma 2 r still alive and the courts told them to kick rocks !!

[@wildweav]

My father who would be 90 today was walking in a southern town in the late 1950's, an African-American man was walking toward him on the sidewalk. The man stepped off of the sidewalk into the street and walked around my father. My father said, "You didn't have to do that." The man said, "Yes I do, it is the law in this town."

[@georgeklimes7604]

It's not that long ago. Plenty of people in their 60s, 70s, and beyond experienced this stuff.

[@richjasso]

Calling out his white teammates for their support while condemning the evil history of white racism in the South was powerful and moving.

[@happybeingmiserable4668]

Agreed, liked how he made sure to mention it was his, "White Friends" that got him through it, he wasn't condeming an entire race...just the area of the times.

[@gibrancaballero]

Welcome to Magastan!

[@johnkarabatos2584]

This interview will be long lasting

[@daxterclark5092]

Yep!

[@lebronsinclair8012]

It wasn’t the south. It was the country. Wake up !!!

[@brittanyfrancis7143]

Super impactful interview…we are not that far removed from his experience. I have the utmost respect for him.

[@gynandroidhead]

Shouldn't have bleeped the N word. It was contextually appropriate given the venue and the moving, personal raw account. This was riveting and necessary, and leave it to Reggie to do just that.

[@SkyNetGeneral-]

The man bleeped it , but the man uses that word on a daily basis

[@mcg1119]

It wasn't bleeped on the live broadcast.

[@johnny6610]

Big Papi is the darkest guy on stage 😂

[@StanleyNewman-bk9bh]

INDEED 💯💯

[@gynandroidhead]

That is correct.

[@NOMADcourier85]

Mad respect to Reggie not holding back here for anyone. 👏 This is even more powerful to me because I'm currently doing a deep dive on the Swingin A's and just finished listening to the audiobook for "Dynastic, Bombastic, Fantastic: Reggie, Rollie, Catfish, and Charlie Finley's Swingin' A's" and I'm also doing a franchise mode with the 1975 A's roster on MLB The Show. Gonna get around to "Bronx is Burning" next week.

[@jamesBrian-lu4kj]

I can tell you all about the A's...I was 12 in 71

[@SlipKid1975]

Good stuff. I was born in Oakland, we only lived about 10 minutes from the coliseum and I started going to games in 1968 with my dad when I was 8. In 1969 we sat in the right field bleachers often where “Reggie’s Regiment” was located. I have so many great memories of those players and great teams. Also went to an all lot of the playoff series. and World Series games of the early 70’s. I’ll be there for the last game they play there on 9/26. It will be a crazy, emotional experience.

[@NOMADcourier85]

@SlipKid1975 great stuff. I'm probably gonna go to that game too all the way from Pennsylvania.

[@ccharron88]

I don’t think fox knew what kind of interview they where getting, this was raw, genuine and not sugar coated. Love Reggie!

[@TimRobinson-hc7mt]

I love that Reggie told it like it was for him and what he went through with the racism he had to put up with. He did not miss words and glad FOX did not pull the plug on him and let him speak his mind. Loved that interview

[@TimRobinson-hc7mt]

In this video they put the BLEEPS in here glad I saw it live and yeah he used the N word and was not afraid to say it good for you Reggie

[@AK-jw7rx]

People need to hear that truth. It still goes on today

[@novacorps2468]

*mince words* but yeah Reggie told it like it was

[@georgeklimes7604]

Especially because Reggie used the "N" word. That makes the story even more raw and powerful.

[@KardiFan2000]

​@@AK-jw7rx It does not go on today like it did back then...it was WAY worse back then. Stop spreading lies.

[@felixmadison5736]

I'm 75 years-old and Willie Mays was the greatest all-around player I ever saw. You had to see him to believe him.

[@christhompson6010]

feel sorry for those who didn't get to see him play. Nothing like it

[@realtruth2817]

@@christhompson6010 Roberto

[@christhompson6010]

@@realtruth2817 saw them both but msys was in a class of his own

[@jamesstrohl6094]

J😂

[@RobertPiche-ii9dt]

I'm 60 so I only saw the end unfortunately. Same with Aaron. I saw him strikeout vs the Angels when Aaron was with the Brewers. I don't know about you but personally I don't even watch baseball anymore. It is no longer the Grand Old Game. It's HR Derby w/live pitching! Very, very sad what's happened.

[@LinkRocks]

Reggie's not one to sugarcoat his words and I respect that so much. If you didn't go through what he did, and thankfully I did not, you can't judge the emotions he was experiencing at the time and while he was telling that story.

[@steveosaur]

It's important to be reminded about the truth. We can see progress since the 60s, but it's far from over. Hats off to Reggie.

[@dxwallace55]

Not if you're white and trying to never acknowledge all of history......

[@tyoungjjr]

Celebrating Reggie Jackson who embraced speaking his truth!!!

[@chrisburnett7572]

Mr. October told the truth!! In ways from growing up and living here, we still dealing with their grandchildren. Now across the country.

[@magict3041]

Not only grandchildren but children

[@yanceyh.1850]

EXACTLY !

[@andrewmorita8252]

maga was here pre civil war. It took trump to make hate cool again.

[@jwil7954]

Exactly!

[@christinar8419]

No we're dealing with them! He's younger than Trump and Biden. So them, their indoctrinated kids and their grandkids.

[@christopherwall444]

When Reggie came to the plate to hit it was always an electric moment...really like no else I've seen play..I'm 67

[@terrencetaylor8196]

I watched this atleast ten(10) times and it punches harder each time.

[@jim72068]

Was never a Reggie fan .... but as a person I absolutely respect him and appreciate his raw honesty. I may never have rooted for him but life is bigger than sports and I am a fan of his as a person.

[@c1979h]

It's not unbelievable, I grew up two blocks from Rickwood. The past is the past, but those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. Thanks for that Mr. October.

[@dnice583]

The past isn't the past it's the future if you don't recognize , learn and ultimately change from it. A man can't know where he's going until he knows where he came from.

[@12yearssober]

Reggie should start a podcast sharing his experiences and having guests share theirs from those times.

[@jeffstipp6872]

@jefferyepstein9210-I KNEW you didn't die!

[@icemac911]

NPR has a podcast about the history of his and others experiences. "Road to Richwood." I highly recommend it.

[@12yearssober]

@@icemac911 I will try to find it thanks!!

[@Jobyfresh23]

@@icemac911yo thank you so much for that information and I know I didn’t ask the question but your answer right on time for others wanting to learn more of history

[@mikecinquen]

I'm not a necessarily a Reggie fan but that commentary he put forth made me emotional to the point of tears in my eyes! Much respect for Reggie Jackson. Much respect to the Say hey Kid!!

[@realonethreesevens3640]

How are you not a fan “necessarily” RJ is one of the pioneers of modern baseball. It sounds like you’re not necessarily a fan of the game at all..?

[@furryhoof647]

@@realonethreesevens3640 Loving baseball does not require one to love every superstar that's ever played.

[@realonethreesevens3640]

@@furryhoof647 i was just hating. I agree

[@Solitaryman70]

@@realonethreesevens3640 WHY? How many crosses were burned on your front Lawn? How many of your relatives were dragged out of their homes and lynched by angry Black Mobs who just hated White People? Do tell. 🤨🤔

[@ALDog1008]

Black life in America. Respect to Reggie jackson for telling the truth

[@two-nine7730]

Just imagine the number of great players we never got to see.

[@Terminus-y9v]

I love how real Reggie Jackson is during the interview. To play the sport you in love with people who hate and despise you for being black. Both my grandfathers were raised in the deep south, with one of my moms side being from Alabama. He told me the happiest time his life was being stationed in West Germany during the Cold War. Despite being the closest a third world war, he always told me he'd rather be shot by Russians than live in Alabama. I didn't understand it growing up, but I do now.

[@StanleyNewman-bk9bh]

Think about how sad that is. WOW!!

[@DJ5858]

He always spoke his mind

[@MrStevebo76]

This interview got me twice! Thanks Reggie for sharing what seems like an insurmountable struggle. When your voice cracked it brought me to tears. Now with Willie gone it’s ambassadors like yourself that keep both the beauty and some of the struggles of the game alive. National Treasure! What a panel Fox had yesterday! ❤️

[@fgraziani]

Reggie Jackson speaks the truth!

[@jimnfl7134]

76 years young. First time i seen him in about 3 years actually.

[@keithwashington5149]

Reggie Jackson is a man's man...an Alpha Male who fears no mortal....Thank you sir for a lifetime of inspiration....Love ya!

[@StanleyNewman-bk9bh]

WORD!!! 💯

[@wlewisiii]

Anyone stupid enough to use that word isn't one.

[@Archelaus_v]

A man’s man!!

[@leondarnell1]

GO "Mr October"...he got real, real quick...

[@boatbound3300]

Thank God for Reggie

[@palosadventures8794]

Reggie speaking his experience as a ball player in the south during the 60's brought to light the reality of segregation during that time. Absolutely riveting and so important for everyone to hear him speak the truth. Thank you Mr Jackson!

[@bumpsy2358]

Nothings changed really just the windows dressing

[@zackwilliams9261]

Reggie Jackson was always one of my favorite all time players. Kudos to him for speaking the truth.

[@williestyle35]

Same. Reggie "Mr October" Jackson was among the very first legendary players I ever saw as a young kid (along with my hometown Cubs, Ryne Sandberg and Andre "Hawk" Dawson). r. i. p. Mr Willie Mays may his memory be a blessing

[@whilginfour6178]

Heroic honesty. Telling the reality that he lived through, sugar-coating nothing! Hear hear, America! Mr. October became Mr. Juneteenth right before our eyes. All I can think to do is chant his name like they did when I was a kid. REGGIE! REGGIE! Well done, legend.

[@tombarzey7964]

Great hearing #44 Mr October tell his truth, the good and the uglyness, that he went through coming up during his time in the major leagues. Respect to you!

[@flyguy7825]

Willie Mays arguably the greatest baseball player in history if not top 3 to 5.

[@apostle6100]

He was THE best no question

[@jonblom]

Top 3 all day every day! Maybe Number 1 🤔😎

[@THOMASNAGY-l2c]

He would certainly be the starting center fielder if the history of baseball fielded a team

[@billm3706]

Learn to spell.

[@whilginfour6178]

Stats don’t lie - he was absolutely breathing in the “rarest of airs”. The king of “All 5 Skills”, likely unrivaled in that regard all time.

[@jwells1914]

More than any other sport Baseball can truly tell you America’s history. The good and the bad!

[@j_cooks]

"America's favorite pastime!"

[@robertbyington7715]

I am so proud of RJ for telling his story the way it happened without straying from the facts people who live history need to tell their story so this type of behavior is called out for what it was and is.

[@StanleyNewman-bk9bh]

💯💯 Indeed

[@williestyle35]

Reggie Jackson was among the very first legendary players I ever saw - class and hard work personified. r. i. p. Mr Willie Mays may his memory be a blessing

[@Tony-go7ej]

Reggie told the truth som people can't handle the truth

[@vickwicked4260]

We gotta tell the history so that's it's never repeated! Learning from past mistakes leads to a greater future!

[@happybeingmiserable4668]

Well he told the entire truth, made sure to mention his White Friends got him through it....he didn't paint an entire race as evil.

[@jacquelineperry8515]

Maga white folks don’t wanna here the truth, some black folks help protect them for a job or money

[@RoderickSpode]

​@@happybeingmiserable4668 Only 1% of European friends supported him then, 99% of European Amerikkkans were evil anti-Black racists ....... like they are today. Rest in peace to Tamir Rice, Ayana Jones, Breonna Taylor Atatiana Jerfferson, Roger Fortson, Sandra Bland, Why isn't European Amerikkkans calling for justice for all the above Black Americans, lynched by European Amerikkkans If a majority of European Amerikkk are not EVIL anti-Black racists like you falsely claim?

[@OathfLouve]

Indeed, remind them sir. Now they want us to return to those days.

[@sharonpickett5529]

I grew up as an Oakland A’s Fan and Reggie Jackson was one of my favorite players. He spoke the TRUTH!!!!

[@malcolmposely1703]

We need more people like Him OG

[@IamGenoBlack]

This is amazing. I can’t believe I am saying this, but kudos Fox Sports. Great segment.

[@pschmidty5]

Thank you so much for posting this. I was hoping I could rewatch this somewhere. This was a great segment.

[@eandsm4620]

I hope they do other segments of the game, too.

[@jimmason2080]

I can hear Cosell "Than you Reggie for telling it like it is...!"

[@choodad3137]

Indeed, I can hear him too!

[@pnojazz]

Listening to Reggie, you can easily picture it all. The hate, the viciousness, the madness. I didn’t know that part of Reggie’s history, and I’m truly sorry to learn of it now. But the truth doesn’t make apologies. It just is. Thank you for telling it like it was Mr. Jackson!❤

[@marcosmercedesn]

Good and heartfelt history lesson from Reggie, much respect.

[@kelvinwilliams9317]

Nettles, Dent, Randolph, Rivers I think all those guys are still here!

[@jimnfl7134]

@@kelvinwilliams9317 don't know all of them sorry.

[@mattdon2164]

@@jimnfl7134Chris Chambliss, Sparky Lyle, Fred Stanley all still very much alive as well

[@UKBornin1971]

Real talk right there from Mr. October. Thank you Reggie for letting America know and remember what blacks went through not to long ago. He just gave to us straight, with no chaser.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@OathfLouve]

Excellent!!!

[@viewparkla7977]

Thank you Reggie for exposing the truth. You are indeed ‘the straw that stir the drink.’

[@kwall718]

everyone so needs to hear this

[@danmann7602]

He's lying.

[@baberRuth]

​@@danmann7602you're lying in a pig trough. Cause ur an oinker

[@AH-xf6cp]

@@danmann7602cope harder

[@Hooks2013]

​@@danmann7602 , go troll somewhere else....

[@djnkosi]

Wow. Powerful. ✊🏽

[@user-md4di6yg2p]

Fantastic interview! As a white kid following baseball in the 60's and 70's, aside from the obvious fact that a particular player was black or white, I simply thought of them as baseball players, and I identified them by the position they played: so and so is a pitcher...so and so is a shortstop, etc. etc. And Reggie, you were one of my favorite players to watch in the day. I'm so happy that you graced us with your presence on this night!

[@doug3819]

Me to growing up in the 60s and 70s, most competitive players in that era maybe any era Reggie Jackson and Pete Rose.

[@qthebars]

This did my soul WONDERS!!! So thankful for our ancestors and everything they’ve endured. Much love and respect to this King.🗣️🙏🏿👑

[@sarahbaartmansrevenge]

the saddest part is that this country hasn’t moved forward one bit since those days. god bless reggie jackson, i remember when he had a car dealership in the san francisco bay area!

[@furryhoof647]

You disrespect Reggie and the people from those days when you pretend that people today have to endure those atrocities. Racism comes in many forms, some are faaaar worse than others. Let's not diminish their experiences.

[@agent1.618]

a large portion of white America still struggles with self-reflection, guilt, honesty and empathy.

[@RWorfel1]

Na, it’s just that when someone like me comes along and says that AROD or Bonds shouldn’t have been a part of that broadcast on Juneteenth and that they shouldn’t ever get into the HOF, people like you say that people like me just say that because we are racists.

[@Willieb-hi6yt]

@@RWorfel1 I agree, they don't belong

[@Hattricks68]

@@RWorfel1Then only mention the White players that shouldn’t be in the Hall of Fame……Problem Solved!

[@Rico-ow3ys]

Reggie, calls em' like he sees em' kept. it very real. A real OG. Much respect to Mr. October. As usual, he delivered.

[@StanleyNewman-bk9bh]

💯💯 Indeed

[@DJ5858]

He always did

[@vallo105]

There’s something really heartwarming about Arod and Papi embracing Reggie at the end of the interview. Like a small token of gratitude for what Reggie went through and them comforting him for reliving the trauma of telling his story

[@Breeder333]

Reggie keeping it 💯. Respect for saying what people want to sweep under the rug. Mr October forever

[@StanleyNewman-bk9bh]

Those people don't give a f*** - USA still full of generations of DEGENERATE Cooters

[@Willieb-hi6yt]

Jeter is Mr. October

[@scottd2063]

This event was one of the best things the MLB has ever done. Awesome.

[@eandsm4620]

Agreed 100%! Besides the start of the playoffs in 1969.

[@Absolute8384]

Reggie was keeping 100 like a fastball ⚾️. No pun intended.

[@greggross8856]

Go ahead and intend it. It works just fine here.

[@michaelmccurry6279]

It’s amazing seeing this. Mr. Jackson used to be quite gregarious and a lightning rod, but now he is a man who has experienced so much and done so much and is now the wise Hall of Famer that all the players should listen to now.

[@MelBaker-mo6eh]

Who remembers those October days? ❤ Reggie Jackson.

[@dewaynerobinson1079]

The best baseball player ever, rest in peace Willie Mays, my childhood hero. For the way he played and the way he carried himself, made proud to be black.

[@44westwind]

Wow! Love Reggie even more now. He was always a favorite when I was a kid watching baseball. Amazing story from him to hear that detail.

[@yanceyh.1850]

This Man was my Baseball hero when I was a boy....the producers here probably yelling at the host to cut into a commercial at Reggie telling it like it is....Thank You Mr. October...RIP Willie

[@choodad3137]

He was the reason I liked baseball and the Yankees as a kid. When he went to Oakland I was said but my parents did buy me Reggie Jackson Baseball video game!!!

[@tungstun1977]

This was so raw and so real and so well delivered. Thanks for speaking out Mr Jackson

[@Kingray2332]

Well said….Brought me to tears just thinking about the harsh trials he had to endure.

[@kuunami]

A lot of people today pretend that this never went on in America.

[@RichBoy-dc2dq]

They're not pretending.....they don't care and in fact want that society to make a comeback.

[@jjboys215]

They want to protect monuments of the evil racist...so it's worse than pretending it didn't happen

[@FrancisDrake-q3j]

That's some of the most important testimony that I've heard in years. Thank you, Mr. Jackson.

[@donmundt2562]

Loved watching Reggie!!

[@HuzzahDaddy]

Reggie tells the truth. So sad for everyone that had to go through this. Unfortunately It's a slow path to getting this problem fixed, but we'll get there

[@octobersun221]

So sad that he and so many others had to go through that.

[@doublem1975x]

Love that Reggie didn’t mince words. His documentary on Amazon prime is great too btw.

[@gargantuaism]

He brought a box of REGGIE BARS!!!!!

[@StanleyNewman-bk9bh]

And your MOM bought them all Hillbilly

[@williestyle35]

Have not seen those in years! very cool Reggie Jackson was among the very first legendary players I ever saw - class and hard work personified. r. i. p. Mr Willie Mays may his memory be a blessing

[@jonboxleitner7354]

Don't think I didn't notice that 🤩

[@Steve0verton]

We love you Mr October... raw and uncut, the truth was told with memories that still haunts Reggie. Thanks to his mangers some of us were kids watching him do his craft.

[@ThunderMan2]

Mr October Speaking Wisdom

[@jimbrown5091]

Truth. Much respect to Mr. Jackson.

[@quentin0630]

I grew up jeering Reggie Jackson. I have nothing but praise for him, nothing but admiration for him after hearing him speak the hard truth, the clear honesty, the real history, last night.

[@Kim-o4w]

ALL YEAH TELL IT LIKE IS MR, JACKSON 🎉NOTHING BUT LOVE 🎉AND BIG 🙌 RESPECT 🙏 TO YOU AND ALL THE LEGENDS THAT PAVE THE WAY. 🎉10-4

[@TheOGSticks11]

My favorite story involving the grace Reggie speaks about involves Stan Musial. At an All Star game, maybe 1954, Roy Campanella, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays sit playing cards, seperated from their peers without question, knowing not to say much about it. It was the lesson Jackie had left them all with. Stan, not a real card player, saunters over and sits with them, simply asking to, "Deal me in." Never once did these players mention the elephant in the room. The Man, The Hammer, The Kid and Campanella himself laughed and protested the bigotry with joy and class. I know it hasn't much to do with this, but Willie was there lol. Have an exceptional day.

[@MikeCee7]

For those who didn’t start watching the pregame when it started 5:30pm, Fox did NOT bleep out the 2 times Reggie said the Nwrd. 5:39 It went live on TV. (I’m sure they had a delay but I’m sure they must’ve just let it go through, considering who was saying it)

[@jb__iii]

Good. Oftentimes we try to hide the truth of how those young black baseball players were treated. If people got offended by hearing it, well imagine living through Reggie’s shoes! I appreciate Reggie’s raw story telling. (Not throwing shade on your comment)

[@Solitaryman70]

I absolutely love this brotha, I met Mr. October in an Elevator at the O’hare Hilton Hotel in Chicago during the 1981 baseball STRIKE, I Said hey Reggie, Mr. October, he just poked me in my chest and said, Buddy, I’m just another face in the crowd, Mark Belanger from the Orioles was there too, , Smoking like a chimney, he looked at me and said, he always says that 😂, even to me and other players. Mark Belanger, R.IP. WILLE MAYS, R.I.P. Those players can NEVER be duplicated.

[@Hattricks68]

Although Jorge Soler is a good replica of OLD SCHOOL BASEBALL, he’s very young; but I love ❤️ watching him play especially when he was with Atlanta, he understands the psychology of the game. With the Corporate Elite World we live in today, it’s all about Marketing and who’s Marketable. That has really killed the game of Sports.

[@ptduncan]

Reggie Jackson should be the commissioner of baseball

[@gordonchassin8202]

Wow that was raw kudos to you Reggie you were one of my idol’s growing up

[@Bigsby-g2o]

Willie Mays was the greatest all around baseball players ever .

[@audieconrad8995]

When I first saw Reggie he was playing for the Athletics. I was a young man from New England who was [still am] a Red Sox Fan. Moreover, I was/am a BASEBALL fan. I was in awe of this guy...still am.

[@kenkeast8519]

Thank you, Reggie for sharing, and thank you FOX for letting this stunning interview continue. I had to do a little digging to find Lee Meyers....he was a reliever on that 1967 Birmingham team.

[@dansmith1911]

I have a lot of respect for Reggie Jackson 💯

[@ripfambino2127]

Love you Reg! … thanks for that story, to know he been through that is one thing but to hear him talk about it is so much more heart felt

[@peterstedman6140]

An account that needs to be aired. These things happened not too long ago. We can’t act like it’s just a story from a bygone age.

[@paulatighe7073]

you were a great player and you are a great man -thank you

[@monica93304]

Dodger fan since the 70's here. Mr. October is still my favorite player. I heard about this interview and had to watch it. He has cemented for my generation his place as one of the All Time great athletes. Jim Brown, Abdul Jabbar, Bill Russell, Jackie Robinson. Reggie is right there.

[@RobertPiche-ii9dt]

I grew up a Dodger fan too! Garvey, Lopes, Cey, and Russell!! What a great time to be a kid and a baseball fan. I haven't watched baseball in nearly 20 years. It's a slow, boring, and way too long game. I am grateful I got to see real major league baseball before it died

[@jfernz02]

✊🏽…too all that have paved the way!!